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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14th Edition by Gerard J. Tortora
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14th Edition Edition
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Gerard J. Tortora
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14th Edition
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9781118774564
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Wiley
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High School Biology
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The spiders and insects move and run about on the surface of water without sinking because:

A
Elastic membrane is formed on water due to property of surface tension

B
Spiders and insects are lighter

C
Spiders and insects swim on water

D
Spider and insects experience upthrust

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Weight of spiders or insects can be balanced by vertical component of force due to surface tension.
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The spiders and insects move and run about on the surface of water without sinking because:
Updated OnMay 12, 2022
TopicMechanical Properties of Fluids
SubjectPhysics
ClassClass 11
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 3
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